Finding the Best Places to Retire Since 2006!
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"Never hold discussions with the monkey when the organ grinder is in the room." ~Winston Churchill
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June 8, 2023
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A popular resort town, Lake Lure is nestled around sparkling Lake Lure in western North Carolina's scenic Blue Ridge Mountains and has been a favorite retirement spot for years.
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In the lush Appalachian foothills of North Georgia, little Ellijay is the "Apple Capital of Georgia" and has an apple festival, wineries and antique stores (some people call it a drinking town with an antiques problem).
Short Review:
Once home to Florida's largest sailing fleet, Dunedin sits on Florida's Gulf Coast and today is known for its cute, walkable downtown, pretty marina and five miles of sparkling oceanfront beaches with warm blue waters.
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Along Galveston Bay on Texas' Gulf Coast, Seabrook is a bird sanctuary with a suburban quality and a large boating community.
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Set amid rolling vineyards in the heart of Southern California's wine country, Temecula is known for its Spanish influences, plentiful wineries, fun balloon and wine festival, beautiful homes and trendy, walkable Old Town.
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Outside of Las Cruces in southeastern New Mexico, historic Mesilla is popular with tourists and has adobe architecture, fun shops, great restaurants, colorful galleries, cozy bookstores and more.
In Depth Review:
Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
Once a pirates' lair, today quiet Murrells Inlet is a little fishing village known as the "Seafood Capital of South Carolina" and is not far from lively Myrtle Beach.
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Outside of Dayton in southwestern Ohio, Yellow Springs is a charming, offbeat village with colorful shops, art galleries, eateries, studio tours and more.
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In a world by itself, little Crescent Beach sits south of historic St. Augustine on the northeastern Florida coast and boasts miles of wide white beaches.
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Surrounded by the sprawling Tonto National Forest at 5,000 feet above sea level in central Arizona, peaceful Payson is a jumping off point for outdoor adventure.
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Along the southern Georgia coast, idyllic Jekyll Island is one of the Golden Isles and has 10 miles of soft sand beaches, gorgeous sunsets and an untamed quality (but with amenities).
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Nestled in the foothills of East Tennessee's lush Great Smoky Mountains, charming Loudon was once a busy Tennessee River steamship port and has a country vibe.
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Not far from the Canadian border, Bellingham sits on a beautiful coastal bay in the shadow of Mt. Baker and boasts outstanding outdoor recreation. Locals also enjoy a popular farmers' market, a symphony orchestra, fun festivals and more.
In Depth Review:
Leisurely Lynchburg sits amid rolling hills in central Virginia and boasts a reasonable cost of living, a historic sensibility, a mellow pace and leafy neighborhoods.
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On Florida's southwestern coast, balmy little Matlacha sits on an island and is home to colorful shops, fun eateries, quirky galleries and funky homes, all of which sit next to a canal.
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Once a bohemian outpost in rugged southeastern Utah, today Moab is a laid back place popular with outdoor adventure seekers.
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